Historical Genius

01/03/2024

The Way Life Really Was For The Trailblazing Women In The Wild West

They could have been wives and mothers, but these women chose to forge new paths in the Wild West, and with that decision came a unique set of frontier challenges.

29/02/2024

Teenager Milly Hardwick stumbled upon an unusual sight while searching a field with her metal detector. Archaeologists are weighing in on the impact the ancient relic she dug up will have on our understanding of prehistoric human societies.

24/02/2024

The South's 'Bell Witch' Is The Most Terrifying Folk Story You've Never Heard

During the time of colonial America, the uncharted wildernesses were host to a number of eerie things that went bump in the night. But the 'Bell Witch', one particular folk tale from the South, is largely unknown to most people today, but gaining increased attention due to some strange events that e...

21/02/2024

During the 1930s, the most popular names like Shirley and Dorothy were far from those we consider "common" today.

After the Roaring '20s, the Great Depression made way for classic names like Marilyn and Helen.

16/02/2024

The Complicated Life Of 1920s Wild Child Zelda Fitzgerald, Wife Of Writer F. Scott Fitzgerald

The romance of iconic American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald was not unlike a drama straight out of one of his novels. As an upper-class socialite nicknamed 'the first flapper', Zelda left Scott enamored of her the very first time he laid eyes on her, but the roaring 20s w...

15/02/2024

In Wales’ beautiful Wye Valley, electricians have stumbled onto a network of unmapped tunnels that could lead to some incredible revelations about history...

10/02/2024

Decades after one plane crashed during WWII, experts unearthed an old "relic" in a Dutch lake that is now shedding new light on the disappearance of seven airmen.

07/02/2024

With a successful career and powerful connections in Hollywood and in government, Peter Lawford had it all, until it all went wrong.

02/02/2024

The 1996 movie "Matilda," adapted from Roald Dahl's novel, captivated audiences and quickly became a cult classic. But behind the scenes, the actors of the iconic kid's movie had some wild disclosures about the film that had fans seeing it in a totally different all these years later.

01/02/2024

Okay, the following celebrities are a talented bunch. From Glenn Close to Hugh Laurie, they’re truly at the top of their game. But as it turns out, their parents are equally revered, and not just in Hollywood. From Apollo aerospace engineers and an Olympic gold medalist to talented musicians and actors, we've rounded up all the parents of today's top celebrities that are actually more famous in their own right.

Okay, the following celebrities are a talented bunch. From Glenn Close to Hugh Laurie, they’re truly at the top of their game. But as it turns out, their parents are equally revered, and not just in Hollywood. From Apollo aerospace engineers and an Olympic gold medalist to talented musicians and a...

27/01/2024

Sandy Allen was 6'3" at just ten years old, taller than most full-grown men. But a pituitary gland disorder made her keep growing to over 7 feet tall, and despite not fitting into most places, Sandy took a risky leap and chased her dreams.

24/01/2024

The John V. Moran sunk to the bottom of Lake Michigan over 116 years ago, but its journey to the bottom of the lake froze it in time, gaining experts' attention at its recent re-discovery.

19/01/2024

As it turns out, the royal apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. The royal family is full of uncanny lookalikes, even some that were born hundreds of years apart. It’s actually pretty spooky. From Princess Beatrice's "lost twin" to Queen Elizabeth's doppelgänger, we’ve rounded up the most striking royal resemblances.

As it turns out, the royal apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. The royal family is full of uncanny lookalikes, even some that were born hundreds of years apart. It’s actually pretty spooky. From Princess Beatrice's "lost twin" to Queen Elizabeth's doppelgänger, we’ve rounded up the most str...

18/01/2024

Madonna Opened Up About Dating Michael Jackson

At the height of their careers, the 'Material Girl' and the 'King of Pop' had a hush-hush relationship that neither would discuss for years. Recently, however, Madonna finally talked about what really happened between the two megastars.

13/01/2024

Most people in America assume they're aware of all the details about Pearl Harbor's WWII attack, but the reality is more complicated. From timeline confusion to movie mixups, experts are exposing details about common myths linked to that historic day.

10/01/2024

Sam Thompson spent decades in Elvis's inner circle, and he paints a very different picture from the one that fans were presented with. Learn his side of the story...

06/01/2024

Rare Behind-The-Scenes Stories From Our Favorite Vintage Sitcoms

Sitcoms are wonderful for relaxing and having a laugh, but the production of these funny shows isn't always so jolly. These backstage stories from classic shows like "I Love Lucy" are putting our favorite series in a new light.

04/01/2024

Carrie Prejean isn't the only beauty queen to give up her crown in disgrace. In fact, she's one of several pageant winners to get dethroned for violating the rules.

30/12/2023

In Scottsdale, Arizona, the community came together to mark the 105th birthday of one WWII vet with a totally one-of-a-kind celebration...

27/12/2023

The dark details of Empress Elisabeth of Austria's life prove she wasn't living the fairy tale life that history books try to portray.

22/12/2023

After an amateur diver in Israel saw an unusual shape on the seabed, he couldn’t resist grabbing it to get a better look. A closer examination, however, showed that it was actually an invaluable artifact he couldn't ever have suspected.

21/12/2023

Roman troops created one of the world’s most legendary empires, but signing on as a soldier came with one big catch that folks today can't seem to fathom.

16/12/2023

A Strange Wolf Breed That Was Believed To Be Extinct Has Recently Reappeared

After California made hunting wolves legal, the species' numbers rapidly dropped. Recently, however, they've been bouncing back due to circumstances wildlife experts didn't anticipate.

13/12/2023

Most people can recognize the John Deere company's iconic green farm machinery, but few are aware of the often divisive agricultural pioneer that started the business.

08/12/2023

40 Nostalgic Photos That Will Take ’80s And ’90s Kids Right Back

The music. The toys. The video games. The superstars. Some say it was a better time. We often long for the days when we only had to worry about getting home fast enough to watch our favorite cartoons on TV after school. Life was, arguably, much more straightforward. And while it may seem as if the '...

07/12/2023

Jazz singing legend Tony Bennett has shared the life-altering health news he’s been battling to keep from the world. Now he's finally opening up about the new reality he faces.

02/12/2023

The unusual early life of "The Dukes of Hazzard" star Sorrell Booke, known as fan-favorite Boss Hogg, is coming to light years after the show went off the air. From child stardom to a counter-intelligence career, he was far more than a standard TV actor.

29/11/2023

General Lloyd Fredendall came highly recommended to his superiors, but once he was actually stationed in north Africa, his incompetence became clear. Soon some of WWII's most celebrated leaders had to clean up his mess.

23/11/2023

The Most Influential People in LGBTQ+ World History

Gay, le***an, bisexual, and transgender people are not new, and have been around as long as humanity itself despite being told they don't exist. In fact, many of the most influential figures in world history spanning art, sciences, and politics were LGBTQ, but aren't brought up in the history books.

22/11/2023

Cher has made her mark in every decade since the 1970s, but she didn't always have such a carefully-curated image. These rare photos show a different side to the pop culture icon that she may prefer to be lost to the ages.

Cher has made her mark in every decade since the 1970s, but she didn't always have such a carefully curated image. These rare photos show a different side to the pop culture icon that she may prefer to be lost to the ages.